Mental health and addictions in Halifax, Nova Scotia
MNFC - Direction 180
Offered by Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre
In short
Direction 180 is a community-based methadone clinic located in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This non-profit organization has been running since 2001 as a program of the Mic Mac Native Friendship Center.
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people; Indigenous
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, A fresh start
- Where
- 2151 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
- How to reach
- Contact through Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre: (902) 422-7850 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Direction 180 is a community-based methadone clinic located in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This non-profit organization has been running since 2001 as a program of the Mic Mac Native Friendship Center. Direction 180 employs a low-threshold concept that can offer treatment regardless of whether a client discontinues the use opioids or other drugs. This program was designed and implemented based on a harm-reduction model. Harm-reduction models/programs are based upon a set of principles that aim at reducing the harmful consequences associated with illicit drug use, such as; intravenous drug use, needle-sharing, and criminal offences. Direction 180 aids in the overall care of clients in efforts to improve the clients quality of life, living conditions, mental/psychological states, and physical health. This is achieved by the provision of methadone, counseling, advocacy, and medical monitoring.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 422-7850, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
2151 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
2151 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5Halifax, Nova Scotia
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